Carnevale di Venezia kicks off in Italy next weekend and although we can’t be there to don a mysterious mask and consort with the charming locals, we can have a delicious Italian adventure right here on Little Stanley Street. more

A well-executed burger can be the cure for many ills, from a particularly brutal hangover to a serious case of the hangries. A new pop-up burger joint in Brisbane City will even make your workdays bearable. more

While the end of the year has us craving long days by the ocean and adventures hiking through foreign mountain ranges, sometimes we have to live out our wanderlust through our palates instead. Throughout summer, the 27 restaurants and cafes of Little Stanley Street at South Bank have pulled together their culinary vastness to let your tastebuds travel through the different cultures of the world. more

Christmas lunch – it’s the one meal of the year you want to make sure you wear your elastic-waisted pants for. From the seafood to the lashings of sides and desserts smothered in cream and custard, Christmas lunch rarely fails to please, unless you are the one relegated to the kitchen to prepare it. So this year, either drag everyone into the kitchen to lend a hand, or head out for a feast instead. These locales are planning lavish festive menus for Christmas Day that will put even your most forgiving pants to the test. more

Sating the city’s never-ending desire for Mexican nosh, Beach Burrito Company has slipped north from its original Sydney dwellings to fill a hole on Brunswick Street with its trademark colour and character. The Fortitude Valley locale is serving up all your favourite Mexican chow – quesadillas, burritos (and the beloved bowl varietal), fajitas, enchiladas, nachos, chilli fries and jalapeño poppers. We’ve also heard very good things about the lime chilli garlic prawn taco with mango, pineapple and jalapeño salsa.
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Perched on the crisp blue edge of the Adriatic, Croatia is an enigmatic melting pot of dramatic scenery, enthralling culture and flavoursome fare. While many of us may have navigated those rocky coastal cliffs and plates of pungent local nosh armed with only a GPS and a few TripAdvisor recommendations, there’s just no substitute for travelling with an expert. Brisbane-based London Porterhouse chef Mark Maric has now teamed up with culinary queen Dominique Rizzo to offer roving epicureans the opportunity to join the very first Taste Croatia Tours adventure. The first troupe of explorers will embark on a two-week trip to Croatia on April 27, 2014, devouring everything from authentic street food to freshly caught seafood and contemporary takes on traditional cuisine. Rattle the pans in a private cooking class, join a truffle hunt and gain access to exclusive wine cellars. Mark will draw… more

If you’ve ever found yourself armed with a skillet, hotplate and raging hunger, you’ll understand that grilling is indeed an art. So too is pacing yourself when staring down a hearty repast from this new Stafford Heights locale. more

Brisbane City may be one hell of a sparkly lure, but the outlying suburbs weave their own kind of magic. A new bar and eatery has burst onto the Yeronga dining scene, offering an inventive menu, live music and local wine and beer on tap. more

As November edges towards December and the festive season ramps up to ridiculous, make your end-of-year catch-ups count for more than just a good feed. Next time you dine out in Brisbane, you could be helping out the city’s homeless folk by simply adding a few dollars to your bill at the end of the night. In the six weeks leading up to December 31, StreetSmart will be teaming up with some of your favourite restaurants to run the 11th DineSmart campaign, which will see 100% of all donations going towards grassroots services and projects aimed at promoting sustainable change for people who are at risk or homeless. Put your money where your mouth is at big-hearted venues like Chop Chop Chang’s, Hatch & Co., Bucci Restaurant, Peasant and South Side Diner, or browse the full list of participating restaurants online.
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The bustle and buzz of an Asian night market is being recreated at the old Hamilton Wharf, where more than 50 shipping containers are being transformed into fresh produce stores, galleries, mini-restaurants and bars. more